Running for Africa 2026
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- Running for Africa 2026 5K · Running for Africa 2026 1 Mile Fun-Run
From the Organizer
🎉 Lace Up for a Life-Changing Adventure! 🎉
The 3rd Annual Running for Africa 2026 is HERE! Powered by: Fleet Feet Huntsville/Madison
📅 Save the Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
📍 The Park at Hayes Farm-Huntsville, Alabama
💥 Gates open at 7:00 AM — Late registration on sight.
Get ready to run, walk, cheer, win prizes, and change lives — all before lunch! 🌍👟
Join us for a high-energy morning of faith, fitness, and fun, all in support of Archangel Group International, a nonprofit on a mission to fight poverty and human trafficking in Africa. 💛
Founded by Decatur Police Officer Jonathan Macklin, Archangel Group International is “the hands and feet of Jesus”—restoring families, empowering communities, and providing critical law enforcement training across Africa.
💫 RACE DAY LINEUP:
🏃♂️ 5K Run – Starts at 8:00 AM
🎉 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – Starts at 9:00 AM
👕 FREE Race Shirt for early registrants!
🏆 Trophies for top overall & master male/female finishers (5K only)
🥇 1st–3rd Place Medals in all age divisions (Male & Female) (All Participants will receive a race medal)
💸 REGISTRATION FEES:
🏃♀️ 5K Run – $25
🚶♂️ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – $20
📢 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: September 1st, 2026 @ 12:00 AM. If you want a free race shirt, you must be registered by then.
🧒👵 AGE DIVISIONS:
14 & under
15–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65-69
70 & up
We would also like to add that all finishers will receive a medal this year to display and add to their collections!!
💖 WHY WE RUN:
Every dollar raised fuels hope.
Every mile brings change.
Every step you take helps combat poverty, fight human trafficking, and empower families across Africa. 🌍👣
Whether you’re racing for a medal, walking for a cause, or just hoping to win a prize — this is your moment to make a difference.
🙏 Thank you for your support. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntsville, AL
Population
218,814
as of 2023
Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Running for Africa 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
- Race
- Running for Africa 2026
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Running for Africa 2026?
- Running for Africa 2026 is a running race held in Huntsville, Alabama on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Running for Africa 2026?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama at 801 Haysland Road SW, Huntsville, AL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running for Africa 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Running for Africa 2026
Sep 19, 2026